College of Engineering

Cyber security concept: lock on digital screen. (iStock Image)

UConn Again Named National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research

For a third time, UConn has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

Devonte Daley, left, and Keenon Christian from Jumoke Academy in Hartford learn about Newton’s Laws of Motion by building and testing a balloon-powered rocket car from simple materials. (Christopher LaRosa/UConn Photo)

Engineering Their Future

More than 200 8th grade boys from underrepresented backgrounds attended an event on campus April 1 to learn about key concepts and techniques in science and engineering.

A driverless car evaluating upcoming traffic. (Getty Images)

Autonomous Vehicles: Diverse Group Seeks to Answer Broad Questions

Many societal hopes, fears, and questions that self-driving vehicles raise were discussed during a forum Monday hosted by UConn's Transportation Technology & Society (TTS) Research Group.

Students stand with Nicaraguan villagers.

Engineering for Human Rights

UConn’s Engineering for Human Rights Initiative aims to bridge the gap between STEM students and the good their work can do for citizens, communities, and societies.

Kazem Kazerounian, current Dean of UConn Engineering, seen here in his office in 1985. (Photo courtesy of Kazem Kazerounian)

An ‘Accidental Dean’ Becomes a Transformative Leader

Kazem Kazerounian has served as the Dean of the UConn School of Engineering since 2012, overseeing a period of transformative growth. But, Kazerounian never envisioned becoming an administrator when he was hired as an assistant professor in 1984. Because of this, Kazerounian has evolved from a self-described "accidental dean" into a transformative leader.

An “Accidental Dean” Becomes a Transformative Leader

Kazem Kazerounian has served as the Dean of the UConn School of Engineering since 2012, overseeing a period of transformative growth. But, Kazerounian never envisioned becoming an administrator when he was hired as an assistant professor in 1984. Because of this, Kazerounian has evolved from a self-described "accidental dean" into a transformative leader.

Eleven finalists received special honors at the CT Tech Council's 15th annual Women of Innovation awards gala. (Connecticut Technology Council Photo).

Three UConn Researchers Named Women of Innovation by CT Tech Council

UConn researchers took home top prizes in three categories at The Connecticut Technology Council’s 15th annual “Women of Innovation” awards gala.

Sydney Wimberley

Laurencin Travel Fellowships Awarded

UConn’s Sydney Wimberley is one of two students awarded a 2019 Cato T. Laurencin Travel Fellowship, enabling membership to the Society For Biomaterials and attendance at its annual meeting.

A pair of F-15 Eagles from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxi after landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio in preparation for landing and safe haven, Oct. 9, 2018. The F-15 is one of several planes taking safe haven at Wright-Patterson AFB, as Hurricane Michael threatens their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)

UConn Receives Major Contract for Air Force R&D in Advanced Manufacturing

The four-year, $5.4 million contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory aims to provide next generation manufacturing solutions for the aerospace sector.

2019 UConn Gives Event Scheduled for March 27-28

For 36 hours, on March 27-28, all of UConn Nation will come together like never before during UConn Gives to show their support for the University they love and the programs they are passionate about. Gifts can be made between 7 a.m. on March 27 and 7 p.m. on March 28.